System for a multiplace cots structure

ABSTRACT

A system for implementing a modular structure having two or more cot places, characterised in that the modular structure is implemented by the mutual interconnection of single units ( 1 ) made of a pair of posts ( 2 ) and of at least one crosspiece ( 3 ) assembled in a sandwich arrangement blocked in position by fastening means ( 4 ). The system has the main advantage of providing a variable structural modularity to assume a plurality of different conditions, both with regard to the combinability thereof in terms of number of cot places and with regard to the overall dimensions thereof, while maintaining the same number of cot places, according to the varying of the user&#39;s needs over time.

The present invention refers to a system for implementing a multiplacecots structure of the type having a variable morphology wherein it isprovided a plurality of longitudinal beams of a fixed size and apt to beassembled each to the other, needwise, in different arrangements togenerate different arrangements of cots.

Multiplace cots structures are already known to the state of the art,typically providing a first load bearing structure to which there aremade integral different transverse members supporting a respective cotseat and that generate likewise respective cot places. Typically, thesestructures provide two, three, and at times four cot places, arranged ina vertical stacked manner.

Such multiplace cots structures, though very practical and easy tomanufacture, entail a first drawback of foreseeing no modularitywhatsoever with regard to the possibility of arranging the same numberof cots in different arrangements, side-by-side as well as stacked.

Moreover, a second drawback lies in that they do not provide, for afixed number of cot place a variable size according to the needs andspaces available to the user.

Therefore, object of the present invention is to overcome theabovementioned drawbacks providing a multiplace cots structure whichforesees a structural modularity in order to allow the same to assume aplurality of different arrangements, with regard both to itscombinability in terms of number of cot places and to its overall sizefor a fixed, number of available cot places.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a multiplace cotsstructure which foresees the possibility of assuming differentcombinations according to the varying of the user's needs over time andallowing the user to keep the same number of modular units.

Hence, the present invention provides a system for implementing amodular structure with two or more cot places according to Claim 1.

The system of the present invention will hereinafter be betterillustrated by the detailed description of a preferred embodimentthereof, given by way of a non-limiting example, making reference to theattached drawings, wherein:

FIG. 1 is an exploded partial view of a single unit forming the systemto make a modular structure with two or more cot places according to thepresent invention;

FIG. 2 is an exploded partial view of a detail of a modular structureaccording to the system of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an arrangement of a modular structurehaving three cot places according to the system of the presentinvention;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a modular structure having four cotplaces according to the system of the present invention;

FIG. 5 is a front elevational view of a modular structure having threecot places in a first condition; and

FIG. 6 is a front elevational view of a modular structure having threecot places in a second condition.

With reference now to FIG. 1, the structure of a single unit forimplementing the system according to the present invention isillustrated.

More precisely, a single unit 1 is made of a pair of posts 2 of asubstantially parallelepiped shape, which may be manufactured in a solidor in a boxed material. Moreover, the single unit 1 provides thatbetween the two posts there may be mounted in a locked manner aplurality of girders 3 (or more simply, crosspieces 3), that are blockedin position by virtue of blocking means as bolts 4 or the like, and aptto be inserted in a respective plurality of blocking regions 5 obtainedon each post 2 as well as on each crosspiece 3.

Thus, it is provided that a pair of posts 2 may block therebetween arespective plurality of crosspieces 3, thereby implementing a sandwichstructure.

On the other hand, the present invention provides a further plurality ofhead members 6 of a substantially plane and rectangular shape, apt to beblocked between two single units 1 so as to implement the distance forthe cot seat between two posts 1.

With particular reference now to FIG. 2, for the blocking of each headmember 6 onto the single units 1 it is provided a respective blockingmember 7, shaped as a rectangular drilled flathead pin apt to be mountedbetween the two posts 2 of the unit 1 and to be blocked therein by arespective pin 4 in a respective blocking region 5. Subsequently to thefitting of the pin 7 into the unit 1, the former is made integral to thehead member 6 by screws or pins 8 or the like.

Moreover, the invention further provides a respective plurality ofsubstantially C-shaped supporting members 9 for supporting a cornerregion of a respective bed structure 10 in the already known manner.

Each supporting member 9 is apt to be removably mounted on a respectivepost 2, and to be blocked in a blocking region 5 with a suitable pin 4.

With reference now to FIGS. 3 to 6, different embodiments of multiplacecots structures according to the system of the present invention areillustrated.

As it is apparent from the figures, according to the system of thepresent invention modular structures can advantageously be implementedin which there can be arranged cots in a side-by-side or stackedcondition, varying the extension or the size thereof in the direction ofthe length of the structure, without however modifying the overall sizeof the cot places.

More precisely, as it is apparent from FIGS. 5 and 6, according to theuser's needs it is possible to vary both the height from the floor ofeach cot, by changing the fastening position of the supporting members 9in the blocking regions 5, and the overall dimensions of the multiplacecots structure in the longitudinal direction, changing the blockingposition of the girders 3 onto the posts 2.

The present invention entails several advantages. A first advantage liesin that the system meets the needs of all users, according to the spaceavailable thereto, for any arrangement and number of cot places.

A second advantage lies in that the same number of cot places can bemaintained, changing however the overall dimensions of the modularstructure assembled according to the system of the present invention.

A further advantage lies in that the present invention is not limited tothe abovedescribed embodiments. E.g., single units 1 can have any shapeor can be made of any suitable material still maintaining this function.

1. A system for implementing a modular structure having two or more cotplaces comprising a first plurality of posts (2), a second plurality ofcrosspieces (3), and a plurality of head members (6), characterised inthat said modular structure is implemented by mutual interconnection ofsingle units (1) comprising a pair of posts (2) and at least onecrosspiece (3) assembled in a sandwich arrangement blocked in positionby fastening means (4).
 2. The system for implementing a modularstructure having two or more cot places according to claim 1, whereineach post (2) of said plurality of posts (2) has a plurality of blockingregions (5) apt to cooperate with said fastening means for the mutualinterconnection of said single units (1).
 3. The system for implementinga modular structure having two or more cot places according to claim 1,wherein each crosspiece (3) of said plurality of crosspieces (3) has aplurality of blocking regions (5) apt to cooperate with said fasteningmeans for the mutual interconnection of said single units (1).
 4. Thesystem for implementing a modular structure having two or more cotplaces according to claim 1, wherein each post (2) of said plurality ofposts (2) is substantially rectangular-section beam shaped.
 5. Thesystem for implementing a modular structure having two or more cotplaces according to claim 3, wherein each crosspiece (3) of saidplurality of crosspieces (3) is substantially rectangular-section beamshaped.
 6. The system for implementing a modular structure having two ormore cot places according to claim 2, wherein each post (2) of saidplurality of posts (2) and each crosspiece (3) of said plurality ofcrosspieces (3) is substantially made of a boxed rectangular-sectionbeam.
 7. The system for implementing a modular structure having two ormore cot places according to claim 1, wherein each head member of saidplurality of head members is a substantially rectangular-shaped planemember (6) apt to be blocked between two single units (1) by secondblocking means (7,8).
 8. The system for implementing a modular structurehaving two or more cot places according to the preceding claim, whereinsaid second blocking means comprises an anchoring member (7) apt to beassembled between two posts (2) of a single unit (1) in a sandwicharrangement.
 9. The system for implementing a modular structure havingtwo or more cot places according to claim 1, further comprisingsupporting means (9) of a respective cot seat and removably assembled onsaid single unit (1).